Mountains & hills · South West England
Five Barrows Hill
In or near Brayford.
Five Barrows Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Five Barrows Hill is a named hill or mountain in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North Exmoor SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Barle SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Five Barrows Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is known for its distinctive barrows, which are ancient burial mounds. The area offers walking trails that provide views of the surrounding landscape, appealing to walkers and outdoor enthusiasts. The elevation and geological features make it a notable point in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1165, -3.8124
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Exmoor
- Postcode
- TA24 7LE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610686 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Five Barrows Hill?
- Five Barrows Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 7LE), in the parish of Exmoor.
- What is Five Barrows Hill?
- Five Barrows Hill — a hill or mountain in england south west.
- How do I get to Five Barrows Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode TA24 7LE.
- Is Five Barrows Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Five Barrows Hill is part of the North Exmoor SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Barle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Five Barrows Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 7LE. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.